Entertainment of Excellence Podcast

In this episode we watch the Tarkovsky classic Mirror (1975). Described as a "cinematic poem" it is presented as a series of seemingly unconnected memories. Listen to us REFLECT on it, and you may SEE DOUBLE of one of the ratings, but what is the rating? And who gave it? A true mystery that can only be solved by listening to this episode! Want to be featured on the podcast? Send us your...

This week we review the... movie(??) Khraniteli (Хранители), aka USSR Lord of the Rings. Broadcast just once in 1991 by Leningrad Television, this masterpiece was thought to be lost media until some lovely person just went and found it didn't they? So yeah, low budget Soviet Lord of the Rings. Oh boy. Well technically it's just The Fellowship of the Ring. Hard to spoil really because every...

It's been 3 years since Daft Punk announced their split with their infamous Epilogue video. But did you know it's just a clip from a feature length avant-garde scifi movie the band released in 2007? Sure, but you didn't know that it doesn't feature a single Daft Punk track right? Ah but did you know Thomas Bangalter read 500 issues of American Cinematographer to prepare for directi...

In this episode we discuss the 2004 Bollywood style rom-com musical(ish) Bride and Prejudice. Do we enjoy the high energy outlandishness? Do we think it's outlandish enough? I can't remember, we recorded this a while ago, but you can find out right now! How? By listening to the episode you plonker. We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have y...

In this week's episode we watch Jacque Tati's Playtime (1967). It is often considered a masterpiece of comedy cinema but did we go haha hoohoo? Did Ben notice all the reflections? Did Thom dash about on the office chair? And will Ollie ever find that briefcase containing all the money we made from the Kangaroo Jack episode? Tune in and find out you numpties! We didn't have any submissi...

In this episode we discuss the often overlooked Charlie Kaufman film Anomalisa (2015) looking at a sad velvet middle aged man. Do we enjoy the intimate look at animated David Thewlis? Are all three of us voiced by Tom Noonan? Does Jennifer Jason Leigh play you, the listener? Jolly well tune in and find out then! Honestly, some people. TIMESTAMPS : TBD Music by Ben Stinson & Thom Sweeney Audio...

In this episode we watch the Tarkovsky classic Mirror (1975). Described as a "cinematic poem" it is presented as a series of seemingly unconnected memories. Listen to us REFLECT on it, and you may SEE DOUBLE of one of the ratings, but what is the rating? And who gave it? A true mystery that can only be solved by listening to this episode! We didn't have any submissions this week, but...

The time has come for the clash of the titans as we review the movie phenomenon that is #Barbenheimer. Who comes out first in this race of grey vs pink? Do we prefer the haunting biopic or the colourful romp? When interviewing each flick they said "Now I am become movie, entertainer of excellence". We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have...

In this episode we watch the indie movie A Ghost Story (2017) from the "le underrated gem" studio A24 and we all definitely love it with no disagreements. We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message us! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 0:44 - Synopsis 2:12 - Pacing and pie scene 5:19 - Theme changing and character dynamic...

In this episode we review the 2023 season of Black Mirror, Black Mirror Season 6. Which is our favourite episode? Is the sci-fi good? Will we have a consistent rating system? Watch to find out! We need that juicy watch time more than Netflix does. We also talk about our submission this week, the queer, indie, fantasy romp The Butterfly Queen (2022), which you can find out more about on Instagram @...

In this episode we watch the 2013 sci-fi film Her, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Scarlett Johansson. Do we fall in love with our own computers over the course of the episode? Listen and find out you insignificant human! We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message us! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 1:35 - Synopsis 3:33 - Theodore/A...

In our 59th episode we go to hell. That's it. Enjoy! We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message us! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Synopsis 2:40 - Betty and 2 good jokes 6:04 - Gord 'character development', editing issues and pacing 24:06 - Tom Green prank and setups 28:14 - Character of parents, casting and budget 33:48 - Music,...

In our 60th episode, we review Christopher Nolan's first feature film Following (1998). The plot follows aspiring writer Bill who follows people to discover more about their lives when he is taken under the wing of a burglar. Can we wrap our heads around the non-chronological order? What do we think of what was accomplished with the micro budget? Are there any recommendations? I already know, but...

In our 58th episode we take a look at the George Lucas classic Star W- I mean Indian- sorry, American Graffiti (1973). The film follows a group of teenagers as they prepare to move on from their high school life and search for what is really important to them. This one split us a bit so could be an interesting listen, especially if you're into the sound of Ben ripping Thom's spinal column through...

In our 57th Episode, we review the classic 1968 sci-fi film 2001: A Space Odyssey, written and directed by Stanley Kubrick. Listen as we delve into the expansive themes, beautiful cinematography and spectacular special effects. Could this be our favourite film so far? Listen and find out! We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message...

In our 56th episode we take a trip back to when the podcast first re-emerged and review A Quiet Place Part II (2020). We actually managed to watch this one in cinemas so you can hear us talk about the experience of going back to a movie theatre, and our thoughts on how the sequel holds up to the original. Stay to the end to hear the objectively correct rating we give it and like and subscribe or e...

In our 55th episode, we review Chadwick Boseman's last film Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (2020). The story follows a blues band preparing to record some songs, and the tensions that arise between the characters. Tune in to find out what we thought of the explosive performances, great dialogue, and questionable pacing. We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have y...

In our 54th episode we review the 1993 thriller Falling Down, directed by Joel Schumacher and starring Michael Douglas. We like the premise of the downfall of a 'normal' guy, but can we stay passionate about the film? Tune in to hear our thoughts and some exclusive trivia. There may also be some recommendations if you stay on your best behaviour. We didn't have any submissions this week, but if yo...

In our 53rd episode, we take on the monumental task of reviewing and ranking every episode of the animated sci-fi anthology Love Death & Robots (2019 - ) created by Tim Miller. There may be some clashes and intense drama when our lists don't match each other, so tune in to find out if one of us is beaten to death! We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to ha...

In our 52nd episode, we watch the superior Joker from 1991, a Swedish comedy crime film. Will it be complete and utter rubbish or will it surprise us? I don't know why I'm asking because I already know, but you don't. So listen and find out you goof! We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a creator and want to have your work reviewed, message us! Music by Ben Stinson & Thom Sw...

In our 51st episode, we watch the David Fincher thriller The Game (1997). It follows Michael Douglas as an out of touch millionaire who gets involved with a mysterious company who runs twisted games for rich people. Be sure to tune in for half an hour of us being annoyed at the ending, and another half an hour of infinite recommendations. We didn't have any submissions this week, but if you're a c...

Welcome to our 50th episode bonanza! It features the highlights of the last 49 episodes as we have a retrospective compilation plus a bonus Q&A. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry (not guaranteed), but more importantly, you’ll hear answers to the burning questions submitted by you – the fans! So sit back, relax, switch off your phone, then switch it back on again so you can actually listen to the episod...

In our 49th episode we review the David Fincher Thriller Gone Girl (2014). The film - written by Gillian Flynn - follows Nick Dunne (Ben Affleck) as he searches for his missing wife (Rosamund Pike) while trying to keep himself off the suspect list. Tune in to hear us talk about the heavy themes brought by this film and probably gush about the great plot. Or maybe we hated it. Only way to find out...

In our 48th episode we watch the amazing, the hilarious, the hot? Howard the Duck (1986) starring Lea Thompson, Jeffrey Jones and many, many Howards. Revel in our pain as we relive this maddening experience of a talking duck from another world and all his quips and mischievous deeds. Get ready for heads in hands and exasperated criticisms! And get ready for duck. Funny. Duck. Ha. Ha. We didn't hav...

In our 47th episode, we review the film Malcolm & Marie (2021), written and directed by Sam Levinson. Starring Zendaya and John David Washington, this was the first film to be fully produced during the national lockdown in America and looks at the relationship between a film maker and his girlfriend while taking very explicit jabs at movie critics. We were obviously very hurt by these comments...