Review It Yourself

"I know we're doing Batman and Robin, but I don't need to see nips". Review It Yourself's Two Year Anniversary arrives in the form of the perfect (Sean's word) Batman & Robin (1997), a "film so thirsty that it hurts". Who else do you call when your podcast garden needs tending but Clayton and Shawn from 'Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies' Discussion P...

Stew from Stew World Order joins Sean to review the 2002 classic Ghost Ship. My Guest: Robert Stewart from Stew World Order podcast: His website SWO Productions: https://swoproductions.com/ Discussion Points: -Sea Evil...get it. -Stew was not impressed. -Stew and his numerous podcast conquests. -The similarities between this film and The Parent Trap (1998). -The Creep Butler Award goes to... -Apol...

"There's a double space there!" Lou brings along the romantic-comedy New In Town (2009). It's a surprisingly on-track review until about 35 minutes when it takes a huge detour into food, naturally. Discussion Points: -This is a goofy film. -The DVD cover read-out, warning guys it's a long one! -Sean does not like double-spaced mistakes. -The 'I know Edgar and that wasn&#3...

"I mean where do you even start with this one?" Sean and Ryan crack open their respective bottles of rum to discuss Point Break (1991). This episode is a rather sweary one. You have been warned. My Guest: Ryan Walker from The Walk The Line podcast. Find out more here: https://www.thewalkthelinepodcast.com/ Time-Stamps: 07 minutes-Sean finally does an introduction. 08 minutes-The film is...

The Later with Lou side-series continues with the best film yet and one of Lou's favourite films:Sleeping with the Enemy (1991). Discussion Points:-Sean has lost track of his side-series.-The iconic DVD read-through, now in an American accent!-Lou brings a better synopsis!-Jerry Goldsmith's awesome soundtrack. -Lou brings shed-loads of trivia. It's glorious. -The strength of this film upon multipl...

We're sticking with the Rom-Coms: Lou [from Pods Like Us] and Sean review The Lakehouse. Discussion Points: -Sean wanted to like this film. -Marv is wearing a Beatles shirt this year. -Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock reunite for the first time since Speed (1994). -The link between this film and The Untouchables (1987). -Sean and Lou discuss Christopher Plummer's filmography and accolades....

"I'm not American but I've got ears Clayton!". Clayton from 'Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies' podcast to discuss the book and film adaptation of Red, White and Royal Blue (2023). Warning: Please be aware that this podcast contains discussions of adult themes, including sexuality and depictions of intimacy on-screen. Discussion Points: -Sean introduces the "WTF Ameri...

Peanut Butter and Oreos, Confusion about books, Strawberry Allergies and Old German Impressions? It must be the second instalment of the Quaidathon! Bill from Bill Reads Bad Reviews joins a lovely host to discuss: The Parent Trap (1998). Discussion Points: -Beverages of choice. Bill goes for normal cola; Sean goes for Northern English Botanically Brewed Cola from Fentimans. -Come on man. -The risk...

You either go with this film and enjoy it, or you don't! Sarah from 'Weird Horizon' podcast returns to review a very divisive (shock, horror) M. Night Shyamalan. My Guest:  Sarah hosts the 'Weird Horizon' podcast, which contains "Discussions on the spooky and the esoteric, the counter-cultural and the just plain weird". Check it out here:  https://anchor.fm/weirdhoriz...

Sean is joined by Nina and Verushka a.k.a. Shawn and Clayton from 'Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies' to defend the often-maligned The World Is Not Enough (1999). My Guests: -Shawn @murphthesmurph -Clayton @justhappy2cu -Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies @TripleMMMPod Discussion Points: -Peak Brosnan 007. -Denise Richards role of Christmas Jones-shout-out to Scott and Cam over at SpyHards po...

In the words of Jack Torrance "Go Check It Out!" After a bit of a false start, Sean is joined by Nathan from 'Midnight Screening Podcast' returns for more horror goodness. My Guest: Nathan on Twitter: Nathan Needs A Username @needing_name Midnight Screening on Twitter: @Screening_Pod Warning: This is one of those reviews that is entertaining, but it is "a bit wordy". Di...

Sarah from 'Weird Horizon' joins Sean in a new side series Preview It Yourself, to discuss the teaser trailer for The Last Voyage of the Demeter (2023) and some older classic trailers. *To avoid breaching copyright the podcast does not contain trailers* The Last Voyage of the Demeter is released on 11th October 2023. A film which the director described as "Ridley Scott's Alien set...

Nik from 'Happiness in Darkness: The Superhero Movie Podcast' returns for the 18th episode of Defend It Yourself! You are in for a treat! My Guest: Find out more about Nik here: https://www.whiskeyandcigarettesshow.com/happiness-in-darkness Discussion Points: -Nik is from Italy and Sean has just been to Italy-queue a tangent straight from the off. -Sean will not see the new Witches film. -...

Sit-up Britain! Grab your turkey curry, it's time to discuss Bridget Jones's Diary (2001). Discussion Points: -Bridget Jones sell-by-date. -Peppa's Pig attitude. -Lou and Marv again mix with the stars. -Vile Richard. -Anybody who says the phrase "Does nothing work outside of London" raises red flag to Sean. -Jellyfisher alert! -The Bridget Cinematic Universe (BCU). -Hugh Gran...

This film reminded Sean of why he loves films. Lasse Vogt from 'Fans About Films' is back! My Guest: Lasse Vogt- https://podcasts.apple.com/ye/podcast/fans-about-films-podcast/id1374618646 Discussion Points: -The Review It Yourself audience are clearly loving Lasse's episodes. -Lasse has pulled it out of the bag for this -This film reminded Sean of his love for films. -Sean hopes this...

Marv from 'Pods Like Us' joins Sean for an early morning chat. Discussion Points: -The Marvel films. -The James Bond series. -Sean insists that Marvel is like that friend that won't take the hint and go home after a house party. -The podcast recording gets gate-crashed at Sean's end, so apologies for any background noise. -Marv decides to bridge the gap as Sean has to leave at his...

Stick around for the sea shanty. Sean is joined by Kevin and Erin from 'The Podcast That Wouldn't Die', and Stew from 'Stew World Order'. Discussion Points: -Michael Myer's overtime shift. -The LL Cool J extended universe, complete with melons. -The Star-Studded cast, including that kid from Jumanji. -Doctor Loomis pillow talk. -The Halloween Timelines (plural). -Erin was n...

Please tell me that's the boat we take to a bigger boat! Jamie from 'Old Shipping Lines' YouTube Channel joins Sean to review The Finest Hours (2016). My Guest: Old Shipping Lines YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OldShippinglines Jamie brings old ships back to life, from everyone's favourites to the ones you might not have heard of. Discussion Points: -Sean can't understand wh...

Hello Sailor! Jason from 'It's Not That Bad' podcast jumps onboard the 'Defend It Yourself' ship to review The Pirate Movie (1982), an Australian musical romantic comedy loosely based on The Pirates of Penzance. "Think Pirates of the Caribbean crossed with YMCA's 'In The Navy', throw a bit of Baywatch in there, a bit of Grease, a bit of Grease 2, the non-shark...

After Morning with Marv comes Later with Lou. Be prepared for many, many SPOILERS for TV show endings. There's lot of Bake-Off chat. *This podcast is not sponsored* Discussion Points: -Marv returns in a shirt which is visible from space a.k.a. the most dazzling shirt alive. It takes Sean almost an hour for his eyes to adjust to the image on it. -Lou designed Pods Like Us fantastic logo. -Lou,...

Sean cannot stop bringing up the wrong Ferguson in this review of Life (2017) with Sarah from Weird Horizon. My Guest:  Sarah hosts the 'Weird Horizon' podcast, which contains "Discussions on the spooky and the esoteric, the counter-cultural and the just plain weird". Check it out here:  https://anchor.fm/weirdhorizon  Discussion Points: -The boring DVD cover description of this...

Sean is aided by Wyatt from Cinema Trip Reviews to wade through this underwhelming entry in the Halloween franchise. My Guest: Cinema Trip Reviews • A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters Discussion Points: -The DVD description of this film. -Jamie and her "new friends". -The pacing and music of the film. -Wyatt and Sean suggest unique solutions to Michael's flappy mask. -Michael Myers&...

"Ed you're talking as if he were a human being!" Ed from 'The Film Effect Podcast' returns for his second dose of Halloween goodness by joining Sean to discuss the much-beloved? Halloween IV: The Return of Michael Myers (1988). Discussion Points: -Yes, Sean does these reviews just to do an impression of Donald Pleasence as Doctor Loomis. -Ed brings his best Steven Seagal impr...

Bill is back! The Quaidathon Begins! Bill from 'Bill Reads Bad Reviews' returns with beverages. Discussion Points: -Sean is excited and uses many, many introductions. -You've got to love the librarian's dedication to her job. -Bill manages to talk, a bit. -The engaging scholastic decathlon (fancy American Pub Quiz) romantic storyline. -The most atrocious dialogue ever. -That LA Tor...

Defend It Yourself Episode 16 finds Sean joined by Nathan from The Midnight Screening podcast to co-defend Resident Evil (2002). Discussion Points: -The impact of having played the video games (or not) on your view of the film. -The surprising amount of miniature and practical effects that the film employed. -The CGI cannot be defended, especially the crows and the zombie's face. -The Resident...