A Method to the Madness

We reach the end of our series, discussing the disappointing conclusion to the Matrix quadrilogy that was destined to fail. Find more at amttm.com/. Find David's video here .

In a parallel universe, this may be the end of this podcast series. We pretend we're there for a second as we discuss the conclusion to the original Matrix trilogy. Find more at amttm.com/.

We discuss the explosive sequel to the original Matrix film, commenting on its politics and sexuality. Find more at amttm.com/.

The first installment in our Matrix Quadrilogy series, where we discuss the original Matrix film that defined an era. Find more at amttm.com/.

The Green Knight is a brilliant modern adaptation of a centuries-old Arthurian poem. We discuss its history, its themes and its place in our unique era. Find more at amttm.com/.

While considered the worst of the Daniel Craig 007 pentalogy, this film has some redeeming features, building the world for subsequent films. Find more at amttm.com/. Originally uploaded 18 March 2022. Re-uploaded due to a copyright dispute.

We discuss Robert Eggers' underrated but superb debut film, exploring its folk origins and praising its uniquely terrifying atmosphere. Find more at amttm.com/.

We finish our series on Daniel Craig's 007, delving into this explosively exciting film. We discuss the fitting conclusion to James Bond's arc and have a go at ranking the pentalogy. Find more at amttm.com/.

This gothic interpretation of the Batman has cult-growing potential and is a refreshing new take on one of film's most complex superheroes. Find more amttm.com/.

This absolutely stunning film broke budgets and brought anime to the world, all while providing an apt criticism of Japanese and human society. Find more at amttm.com/.

We attempt to unravel the wacky world of entropy reversal and time inversion in Christopher Nolan's 11th film, debating free will, the existence of parallel worlds and the fidelity of Tenet in the time travel genre. Find more at amttm.com/.

A quick epilogue on our bet on the winners of the 2021 Oscar awards. Find more at amttm.com/.

Both Patrick and Michi bet a not insignificant stake for the predictions of the 2021 Oscars.  Find more at amttm.com/.

Schindler's List will forever exist in the hall of fame of cinema. This work explores a delicate topic perfectly, presenting all the sides of humanity. We explore Goeth, one of the best villains in contemporary film, the redemption arc of Schindler and the accurate portrayal of Nazi bureaucracy in this legendary film.

Perhaps one of the most well-known social commentary films, American Psycho explores the decadent Western culture of the late 20th century. We discuss film industry misogyny, literary analysis in education and hedonism.

While ostensibly not the most ideal choice for a Christmas special, Paul Thomas Anderson's  Magnolia is about the sublimity of life. Like pawns in a board game, the complex web of interconnectedness between all human lives brings everyone together in this film, much like most of humanity during the festive season.

This film will certainly not be remembered like the Coen Brothers' crowning achievement:  No Country for Old Men . Yet, it will always be enjoyed. We discuss what makes this a masterpiece of sheer entertainment.

At first glance, Egor Abramenko's directorial debut may just seem to be another alien slasher. Be that as it may, we discuss the historical context of  Sputnik and how this helps to generate a far more unique cinematic experience. We also critique Abramenko's intentions of paving a new way for Russian sci-fi cinema.

Iñárritu's  Birdman deserves every award it received, and more.  We discuss what makes this film a cinematic masterpiece, including the daring cinematography, supreme acting and cool-headed soundtrack. We also explore the theme of film vs. theatre as well as Birdman 's Dharma qualities.

Explore with us the cult classic, Brick , the directorial debut of the acclaimed (unless you're a Star Wars fan) Rian Johnson. We dissect modern-day film noir and express our opinions of indie classics.

This week, we're joined by our first ever guest: David McNeill, author of the Maynard Trigg series. We discuss what a musical is in the film industry, why the opinions of them are so polarised and the sheer skill within the technical production of one of the most successful musical films of all time.

Undoubtedly a classic, John Carpenter's  The Thing  still persists through the ages, remaining as shocking as it was when it was released almost 40 years ago. Aside from the tantalisingly grotesque props, the merit of this film lies in its ability to craft mystery and sow seeds of doubt, begging the question - who is The Thing?

Why is the sequel trilogy of Star Wars  a critical failure? While some of it could be attributed to the poor narrative, it mostly boils down to it being too corporate.  The Rise of Skywalker disappoints as it attempts to satisfy generationally new Star Wars followers while leaving a bad taste for the 'fans of the old guard'.

The hero is portrayed as courageous, compassionate and morally just, rarely investigating their susceptibility to natural human infallibilities.  Logan concludes the 17 year story of Hugh Jackman as The Wolverine in this way, showing the true toll of heroism on our beloved, clawed hero.

Storytelling can sometimes be a balancing act. You must ensure your lesson is tangible but not too didactic. We discuss how Jordan Peele's highly successful directorial debut achieves this perfect balance as well as the significance of  Get Out in the sphere of racism.