Bury Our Bones With Cinema

In this action-packed episode of Bury Our Bones With Cinema, your fearless host Ryan Etherington is joined by Simon Keet for a deep dive into two iconic Clint Eastwood classics: Dirty Harry (1971) and Magnum Force (1973). The two films, packed with one-liners, moral ambiguity, and enough bad guy takedowns to make you question your own legal knowledge, get a thorough, no-holds-barred examination—wi...

As far back as Ryan Etherington can remember, he always wanted a co-host—and now, making his Bury Our Bones with Cinema debut, Gaz Evans joins the family to take on Martin Scorsese’s mob masterpiece Goodfellas! Join them as they dive headfirst into the wise-guy world of Henry Hill, complete with razor-sharp insights, terrible Joe Pesci impressions, and enough gangster movie trivia to make you feel...

Strap in, folks—this week, Ryan Etherington and Simon Keet are taking you on a mind-bending, memory-twisting, three-breasted thrill ride through Total Recall (1990)! Is it all real? Is it just a dream? Or is it just Arnold Schwarzenegger grunting his way through a Martian revolution with the subtlety of a jackhammer? Expect deep philosophical debates (kind of), relentless puns, and more Schwarzene...

Welcome to "Bury Our Bones With Cinema," the podcast dedicated to exploring classic and not-so-classic movies. In this episode, hosts Simon Keet and Ryan Etherington dive into the intriguing and enigmatic world of the 1973 film, "The Wicker Man." Journey with them as they explore the film's unique elements, including its cult status, lost footage, and the themes of belief and isolation. Discover t...

In this adventurous episode of Bury Our Bones With Cinema, hosts Ryan Etherington and Simon Keet roll the dice on the 1995 family classic, Jumanji. They explore the film’s groundbreaking blend of live-action and CGI, Robin Williams’ unforgettable performance as Alan Parrish, and the movie’s enduring themes of adventure, fear, and friendship. Along the way, they discuss Jumanji's impact on pop cult...

Ryan Etherington and Simon Keet lock and load for an adrenaline-fueled deep dive into John Woo’s Hard Boiled (1992), the Hong Kong action classic that turned slow-motion gunfights into an art form. From the unforgettable tea house shootout to the jaw-dropping hospital finale, they break down what makes this film a pinnacle of heroic bloodshed cinema. Along the way, they discuss Woo’s signature sty...

This week on Bury Our Bones With Cinema, Ryan Etherington and Simon Keet head to the idyllic village of Sandford to investigate Edgar Wright’s Hot Fuzz (2007), the action-comedy masterpiece that turns small-town policing into a high-octane spectacle. With Simon Pegg’s uptight supercop and Nick Frost’s loveable action-movie fanatic leading the charge, this film is loaded with big laughs, clever cal...

Yeehaw! Saddle up, space cowpokes—Bury Our Bones With Cinema is back for its Season 3 Premiere! Hosts Ryan Etherington is joined by Simon Keet and they are riding into uncharted territory with Cowboys & Aliens (2011), a movie that boldly asks, “What if cowboys fought aliens?” and then spends two hours proving no one really needed to know. Ryan and Simon dig into this bizarre mashup of genres,...

This week on Bury Our Bones With Cinema, Ryan Etherington and his better half-blood, Hannah Etherington, take a magical journey back to where it all began with Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. Directed by Chris Columbus, this 2001 classic introduced audiences to the wizarding world of Hogwarts, a young hero destined for greatness, and the friendships that would shape a generation.   Ryan...

Keep the change, ya filthy animal! This week on Bury Our Bones With Cinema, Ryan Etherington and Simon Keet dive into the holiday classic Home Alone (1990). Directed by Chris Columbus and written by John Hughes, this heartwarming yet hilariously violent tale of a boy defending his house from two bumbling burglars has become a yuletide staple.   Ryan and Simon explore the film’s perfect blend of sl...

In this chilling episode of Bury Our Bones With Cinema, hosts Ryan Etherington and Simon Keet dive deep into the frozen paranoia of John Carpenter’s sci-fi horror masterpiece, The Thing. With its groundbreaking practical effects, relentless tension, and themes of isolation and mistrust, Carpenter’s 1982 classic remains as terrifying as ever.   Ryan and Simon dissect the film’s unforgettable moment...

This week on Bury Our Bones With Cinema, Ryan Etherington and Simon Keet venture into the dreamlike terror of Wes Craven’s A Nightmare on Elm Street. A trailblazer of the slasher genre, this 1984 classic introduced audiences to Freddy Krueger, the razor-gloved boogeyman haunting the nightmares of Elm Street’s unlucky teens.   Ryan and Simon peel back the layers of Craven’s masterpiece, delving int...

In this howl-worthy episode of Bury Our Bones With Cinema, Ryan Etherington and Simon Keet journey through the foggy moors and chaotic streets of John Landis’ horror-comedy classic, An American Werewolf in London. Blending visceral terror with dark humor, this 1981 masterpiece set the gold standard for werewolf transformations and practical effects, thanks to Rick Baker’s legendary work.   Ryan an...

The music of the night takes center stage in this week’s episode of Bury Our Bones With Cinema, as Ryan Etherington and special guest co-host Hannah Etherington delve into The Phantom of the Opera. From Andrew Lloyd Webber’s haunting melodies to the dramatic love triangle set beneath the Paris Opera House, this tale of obsession and unrequited love has captivated audiences for decades.   Ryan and...

Hold onto your cyclo-breathing apparatuses—this week on Bury Our Bones With Cinema, Ryan Etherington and Simon Keet take on the infamously disastrous sci-fi epic Battlefield Earth. Directed by Roger Christian and based on the novel by L. Ron Hubbard, this 2000 “masterpiece” is packed with tilted angles, questionable acting, and some of the most baffling choices in cinematic history.   Ryan and Sim...

This week on Bury Our Bones With Cinema, Ryan Etherington and Simon Keet enlist for a deep dive into Paul Verhoeven’s satirical sci-fi masterpiece, Starship Troopers. Equal parts bombastic action movie and razor-sharp critique of militarism and propaganda, this 1997 cult classic has only grown more relevant with time.   Ryan and Simon unpack the film’s deceptively simple surface—a bug-blasting spe...

This week on Bury Our Bones With Cinema, Ryan Etherington and Simon Keet venture into the fiery chaos of Dante’s Peak, the 1997 disaster thriller that pits Pierce Brosnan and Linda Hamilton against the wrath of an erupting volcano. Equal parts explosive action and small-town drama, this quintessential ‘90s spectacle delivers molten thrills and some truly unforgettable moments (grandma in the acid...

Prepare for Kombat! This week on Bury Our Bones With Cinema, Ryan Etherington and Simon Keet step into the arena to tackle Mortal Kombat (1995), the cult classic that brought the iconic video game series to life. With its unforgettable techno soundtrack, outrageous fight scenes, and endlessly quotable one-liners, Paul W.S. Anderson’s martial arts fantasy was a game-changer for video game adaptatio...

In this feel-good solo episode, Ryan Etherington shines a spotlight on pro wrestlers who made a seamless leap to cinematic greatness. Featuring Roddy Piper’s iconic turn in John Carpenter’s cult classic They Live and Dave Bautista’s breakout role as Drax in Guardians of the Galaxy, Ryan explores how these performances harnessed the wrestlers’ natural charisma, timing, and physicality to create unf...

In this riotous solo episode, Ryan Etherington steps into the ring to tackle the misfires of pro wrestlers transitioning to the silver screen. Taking a close (and cringe-worthy) look at Hulk Hogan’s out-of-place antics in Suburban Commando and the chaotic absurdity of Edge in Money Plane, Ryan explores why these films failed to capitalize on the natural charisma and larger-than-life personas of th...

In this celebratory solo episode, Ryan Etherington examines the rare successes in the tricky world of video game adaptations. Spotlighting the atmospheric horror of Silent Hill (2006) and the action-packed thrills of Resident Evil (2002), Ryan explores how these films managed to translate the essence of their iconic games to the big screen. From Silent Hill’s haunting visuals to Resident Evil’s re...

In this no-holds-barred solo episode, Ryan Etherington dives into the missteps of Hollywood’s attempts to bring beloved video games to the big screen. Focusing on the chaotic Street Fighter (1994) and the muddled Assassin’s Creed (2016), Ryan unpacks how these adaptations failed to capture the magic of their source material. From baffling creative choices to underwhelming storytelling, he explores...

In this insightful solo episode, Ryan Etherington delves into the art of recasting, celebrating the moments when a fresh face reinvigorates a beloved character. Highlighting Bill Skarsgård’s haunting transformation as Pennywise in It (2017) and Michael Gambon’s nuanced portrayal of Dumbledore in the Harry Potter series following Richard Harris’s passing, Ryan examines how these performances honore...

In this sharp and candid solo episode, Ryan Etherington takes a closer look at the wasted potential of brilliant casting in otherwise disappointing films. From George Clooney’s charismatic but misplaced turn as Batman in the neon-drenched Batman & Robin to Liev Schreiber’s intense and underutilized performance as Victor Creed in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Ryan dissects how stellar actors were l...

In this triumphant solo outing, Ryan Etherington explores the rare phenomenon of sequels that outshine their predecessors. Focusing on Guillermo del Toro’s stylish and kinetic Blade 2 and George A. Romero’s groundbreaking Dawn of the Dead, Ryan dives deep into what it takes for a sequel to elevate its franchise to new heights. He examines how these films not only built upon the foundations of the...