Review It Yourself

Jackson from 'History with Jackson' joins Sean to discuss one of his favourite films:  Jojo Rabbit (2019). Jackson and Sean use the film as a framework to delve into the world of Nazi Germany, totalitarian regimes and how this film stays funny and effective, whilst dealing with such a grim subject matter.  Guest: https://historywithjackson.co.uk/ Discussion Points: -The unique and weird...

As Sarah is feeling under the weather, Sean is joined by Peter Rose to review Bram Stoker's Legend of the Mummy 2 (2000).  The film was originally released as 'Ancient Evil: Scream of the Mummy' in America and Mexico, and has no links to 'Bram Stoker's Legend of the Mummy' (1998). Welcome to Review It Yourself: The Podcast with the Sigh. Film reviews for the eternally unimpressed. Will Sean a...

Which film trailer/previews make you want to spend your hard earned cash at the cinema? Let Sean and Sarah help with that, by reviewing trailers for upcoming films and a few old favourites. Welcome to Preview it Yourself. This time around, Sean decides to show Sarah the trailer for Gladiator II (2024). He apologises first. Discussion Points: -Lower your expectations.  -The long muted Gladiato...

Sean, Sarah and Paul from 'History Rage' reach the final, pitiful end of the Jaws franchise.  Discussion Points: -Sean didn't feel this was that bad. -The DVD read-through returns.  -Paul finds the DVD cover description hilarious. -The serious lack of deaths in this film. -Sarah sends her thoughts in for Paul and Sean to discuss. -Sean was really with the film... for 12 minutes. -Sean co...

Dr. Dan Ellin, Historian and Archivist from the International Bomber Command Centre, joins Sean to discuss The Dam Busters (1955). Discussion Points: -Dan discusses his love/hate relationship with the film and it's portrayal of Operation Chastise. -The absence of major motion pictures about RAF Bomber Command. -The importance of collective memory regarding the Second World War.  -The use of t...

Sean, Sarah and Paul from History Rage are here to continue our Jaws series, it's downwards and downwards for Jaws 3-D (1983). Will Sean, Sarah and Paul be impressed or unimpressed with the film? Stick around for 'The Worst Shark Film You've Ever Seen' section, with responses from podcast friends of Review It Yourself.  Discussion Points: -Sarah went from Jaws (1975) to Jaws 3-D (1983). ...

"I'd award [the shark] an assist... I do not watch a Jaws film to have people NOT killed by sharks"-Paul on the inefficient shark in this film. "More of the same, just sh*tter"-Sean on the Jaws sequels. Paul from History Rage returns to join Sean, and they begrudgingly continue their journey through the Jaws film franchise. Brace Yourselves, it's Jaws 2 (1978). Will Sean and Paul be impressed or u...

The Anatomy of Jaws (1975) finds Sean joined by Paul from 'History Rage' to review the first film in the Jaws film series. Enjoy this, as it's all downhill from here as Sean, Sarah and Paul review all four films for September 2024. Discussion Points: -The emotions encapsulated by the characters in the film. -Paul defends Mayor Vaughn. -The reluctance to begin an evacuation. -The lack of a briefing...

Sean and Sarah take on Alien Romulus (2024). Franchise reinvigorator or poorly executed ? Will they remain unimpressed by the newest film in the Alien franchise? Discussion Points: -Sean struggles to sell the podcast. -The anguish of late night cinema showings. -The distubring tonal shift in the film. -The mystery characters in the film. -The dreadful CGI in the film. -Characters making stupid dec...

Welcome back to Review It Yourself: The Podcast with the sigh. Film reviews for the eternally unimpressed. Clayton from 'Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies' returns to continue The Donna Noble Chronicles. This week Sean and Clayton discuss The Fires of Pompeii (2008). Discussion Points: -Peeking behind the podcast curtain. -The production values of this episode. -"It's Doctor Who, I...

The revamped Review It Yourself continues. The podcast with the sigh. Film reviews for the eternally unimpressed. Sean goes it alone without Sarah, already!? I know. Sean is joined by Marv from the 'Pods Like Us', 'When They was Fab' and 'Toppermost of the Poppermost' podcasts to discuss the classic Ealing Studios film The Titfield Thunderbolt (1953). Will Sean and Marv rem...

The revamped Review It Yourself continues. The podcast with the sigh. Film reviews for the eternally unimpressed. Will Sean and Sarah remain unimpressed by this week's film, Dracula (1958)? Film summary: "There's no Whitby, there's no ship, there's no Demeter, there's no bats, there's no wolves, there's only one out of the three brides, and they whittled it down an...

Jon Youlden from 'Sci-Fi Chronicles Podcast' joins Sean to discuss Season One of Star Trek Enterprise (2001-2005). Welcome to Reach Any Star: The Best of Star Trek Enterprise, a Star Trek side-series. Discussion Points: -The Premiere Episodes: Broken Bow Parts One and Two. -New Dynamics in this series. -Stand-out Episodes and Honourable Mentions. -The Theme Song "Where my Heart will t...

Welcome to the revamped Review It Yourself. Sean introduces his new co-host Sarah to her first ever viewing of M. Night Shyamalan's Unbreakable (2000). Discussion Points: -Sean and Sarah keep up to date with a 24 year old film. -Sickness monitoring. -Lone survivor stories. -David Dunn and his lack of emotional response. -"David is clearly very depressed": Sarah's stunning analysi...

The revamped Review It Yourself continues. Sean introduces his new co-host Sarah to her first ever viewing of Field of Dreams (1989). Calamitous opening aside, they discuss this magical and cornfield-filled film. Discussion Points: -Sarah's love of dinner table scenes and corn-filled field films. -The ethereal and dream-like quality of this film. -If they ever remake this film, Sean will stop...

Which film trailer/previews make you want to spend your hard earned cash at the cinema? Let Sean and his new co-host Sarah help with that, by reviewing trailers for upcoming 2024 films and a few old favourites. Welcome to Preview it Yourself. This time around Sean bravely broaches the the cream/jam scone debate with Sarah from Cornwall before examining the trailer for M. Night Shyamalan's new...

Nick and Keith from 'Happiness in Darkness: The Superhero Movie Podcast' join Sean to explore the characters and themes in X-Men: First Class, including Conformity, Exclusion, Pride, Revenge, and Family. Sean, Nick and Keith discuss the surprising depth and quality in this film, the journeys of Charles and Eric, and wasting a great character. Thanks for Listening! Review It Yourself is now...

Sean finally reviews an animated film after nearly three years of podcasting: Ice Age (2002). To discuss this near-perfect film he is joined by Luke from The Nerdstalgic Podcast. They side-track into a tangent about animated films for the first half an hour. Discussion Points: -The unnecessary sequels. -The rise and fall of Blue Sky Studios. -The similarities between Ice Age (2002) and The Fugitiv...

Ed from The Film Effect Podcast returns to discuss the concluding chapter of David Gordon Green's Halloween Trilogy, Halloween Ends (2022). Discussion Points: -Sean trials a new introduction, but buggers up his guest's name. -The reception of Halloween (2018) and Halloween Kills (2021). -The surprising direction of this film. -The divisive direction of this concluding chapter. -The charact...

Neil from We Needed Roads Podcast joins Sean to review Gremlins, a quintessentially Christmas film in the middle of the year. "You'll be unwrapping more than you can imagine this Christmas". Discussion Points: -The DVD back cover readthrough returns. It sounds incredibly serial-killery. -Neil reads his 4K DVD description. -How badly this film has aged. -The uninspiring open scene. -T...

Clayton from 'Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies' joins Sean for a brand new side-series. The Donna Noble Chronicles will explore every episode from 2006-2010 which starred Catherine Tate as Donna, from 'The Runaway Bride' to 'The End of Time'. This second episode explores the Series Four opener: Partners in Crime. Discussion Points: -The characterisation of Donna Noble in th...

Randy and Steve from The Decision Reel podcast return to continue the buddy cop films they and Sean seem to have fallen into discussing. They review Rush Hour (1998), a film in which "the fastest hands in the East meet the biggest mouth in the West".Discussion Points:-The Rush Hour films are in Randy's blood. -Sean's notes are atrocious again. -Sean derails a very serious discuss...

Dmitry from 'The Psych Effect Podcast' and Sarah from 'Weird Horizon' join Sean to discuss the films of M. Night Shyamalan. Warning: Spoilers! Sean introduces The Shyamalan Speed Round game on his unsuspecting guests. We discuss: -The Sixth Sense (1999). -Unbreakable (2000). -Signs (2002). -The Village (2004). -Lady in the Water (2006). Raised Questions: -How many different noises...

Clayton from 'Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies' joins Sean for a brand new side-series. The Donna Noble Chronicles will explore every Doctor Who episode which starred Catherine Tate as Donna, from 'The Runaway Bride' to 'The End of Time'. Discussion Points: -Catherine Tate's career before she joined Doctor Who. -Donna Noble's character in her first appearance. -The...

Sean is joined once again by guests Stew from 'Stew World Order' and Kevin and Erin from 'The Podcast That Wouldn't Die' to continue the LL Cool J series! Get ready for the Podmageddon! Journey from Saffron Burrows accent to whatever accent Christian Bale is using this week. Discussion Points: -The CGI that has aged like milk. -Adults acting like teenagers. -Cheesy 90's dia...