Carruthers, Leggetter & Whoever

We begin or first Halloween celebration, by looking at four of Tom’s favourite horrors of all time; all from the same incredible filmic year of 1973. This episode we travel over to Summersisle with Edward Woodward’s Sergeant Howie to keep our appointment with “The Wicker man”. We discuss the dark comedy of the piece, the many pieces of media that it went on to influence, aswell as one of the most...

We conclude Meryl-Mania with a discussion on the powerhouse film “Doubt”, adapted to the screen by John Patrick Shanley, from his own play. Starring in star turns all four of its leads; with Meryl Streep, Viola Davis, Amy Adams and the incomparable Phillip Seymour Hoffman.  This segues into a discussion on our overall favourite Meryl films discussed in the fortnight, aswell as a discussion ab...

We reach the penultimate episode of our Meryl Mania Fortnight with the wonderfully dark and wickedly funny Robert Zemeckis masterpiece 'Death becomes her'. We now properly the comedic vain of Meryl to its fullest effect. We discuss whether or not this Zemeckis’ best film and whether or not this is Bruce Willis’ best performance. Tom is naturally firm on both of opinions, which makes no change.&nbs...

How will the boys deal with watching a movie and reviewing it, when it was the choice of a guest who can’t make it onto the episode? Well, they will talk about the film most of the episode technically, but will be more allowing for free-flowing tangents spanning multiple careers, as well as the more niche films upcoming on the schedule. Either way the episode is still framed by a review of the fil...

We return to several wells today...the incomparable well of Shirley MacLaine, the magnificent oeuvre of Mike Nichols, the cannon of the darling Carrie Fisher, as well as naturally the work of Meryl Streep (to naturally continue our fortnight title Meryl Mania). This week sees our two intrepid hosts delve into the other Shirley MacLaine film about a troubled mother and daughter relationship, follow...

It’s time for our first dip into the pool of Mike Nichols work 'Heartburn', as we continue Meryl Mania. This week Meryl divorces Jack Nicholson, written by Nora Ephron, underscored by Carly Simon. Name a better collection of five people at their primes, I dare you.  Do us a favour and like and subscribe, aswell as following us on all of our other platforms. FOLLOW US! Facebook: Carruthers, Le...

Mamma Mia time! It’s perhaps the most enjoyable film of all time, whether or not the actual quality of the film matches it’s re-watchability is up for debate. That debate is held now between Tom, Will and special return guest Becky Muggeridge. There is however not debate that Christine Baranski steals the show, it’s a most enjoyable episode! Do us a favour and like and subscribe, aswell as followi...

With a heavy heart we now conclude (for now at least, until future seasons) our run of rankings and dissections of each series of Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton’s incredible comedy-horror anthology series “Inside No. 9”. We rank and discuss each of the six episodes of season five, as well as the astoundingly horrifying live special “Deadline”. Before concluding with an overall ranking of our...

It’s another top ten episode this week, with one from Tom’s list: 'Terms of Endearment'. It is one of the great films in the underrated lineage of “make you laugh, make you cry” films. It’s a virgin watch for Will and fortunately he enjoyed it more than enough for this episode to be still as gushing as it would have been with Tom on his own. There are a few points of contention with performances,...

It's time for our first, but most certainly not last, film by the incredible Martin Scorsese. We decide to begin with perhaps his best: 1990's Goodfellas. We unfortunately don't have Will, but we do have return guest Ava Robinson and new guest Garth Oates (apt as this is undoubtedly his favourite film). We naturally discuss where this ranks in the all-time mob rankings, as well as multiple referen...

Superbad! Here we go. We’re back with two return guests, Ava Robinson and Sophia Jones, for an all-timer in the comedy rankings. We go deep into what was the best comedy film of the 00’s, after going deep on one of the best comedies in all of our lists. Tight.   Do us a favour and like and subscribe, aswell as following us on all of our other platforms. FOLLOW US! Facebook: Carruthers, Legget...

It’s finally time for our first Bond film. We start with Tom’s favourite and Will’s second. It’s a TOP TEN movie for Will and it leads to the exact sort of conversations you expect; we discuss all of the big Bond questions (best movie, best song, best bond girl, best villain). It’s a big movie and it’s a big episode. Tom even shows off how his very own chair could be easily modified for ample ball...

We now conclude our fortnight celebration of Hitchcock, with a dissection (pun intended) of his 1960 beautiful and viscous horror; “Psycho”. We also take a tangent to discuss Tom’s all-time favourite performances, with very strict rules, that he breaks at every turn. It’s an incredible film and it’s a thrilling episode, so just watch it and stop reading this. Aswell as a “technical difficulties” p...

It’s time to dissect one of the most disturbing and obsessive movies of all time. It’s Tom’s favourite Hitchcock and Will likes it a lot. It’s 'Vertigo', on this penultimate episode in our Hitchcock fortnight. We discuss the wonderful James Stewart and the stunning Kim Novak. As well as tangential conversations on movie first dates and whether and when there is a time to keep movie tickets. &...

Our delving into the incredible cannon of Alfred Hitchcock continues with the thrilling thriller chase movie 'North by Northwest'. Our first Cary Grant film and one of our joint favourite chase/action movies. We lament how this didn’t garner a whole series of films, as well as lamenting other aspects of modern films. As well as a conversation our favourite opening credits of all time.  Do us...

It’s time for our penultimate recap of Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith’s exceptional anthology series 'Inside No. 9'. This week it’s series four and it’s a real toughie when it comes to ranking. There’s a few tumultuous positionings in the ranking, and it gets more than interesting when it comes to a few of the episodes. Including the incredible and BAFTA winning 'Bernie Clifton’s Dressing Ro...

The second part of our Hitchcock fortnight is 1951’s 'Strangers on a Train', adapted from the terrific novel from Patricia Highsmith. It used to be Tom’s ultimate Hitchcock, but Vertigo may just have topped it. Luckily Vertigo is an upcoming episode. But for now enjoy this marvellous episode as we discuss this still terrific film.  Do us a favour and like and subscribe, aswell as following us...

We begin our first specialised fortnight, with the figure of Alfred Hitchcock! Perhaps the most celebrated director of the 20th century. We begin this fortnight with one of the five masterpieces we’re gonna look at 'Rear Window'. So join us for a peak through the window with the incredible James Stewart and the astounding Grace Kelly. It’s Will’s favourite and Tom loves it, and there adoration lea...

Join us for our third venture into deep and dark and wickedly comedic minds of Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith for six more tales of equal parts horror and hilarity. There is a little more contention this week when it comes to ranking, so that sure does lead to some trepedacious anxious debates based on what really is the best episodes of this marvellous series.  Do us a favour and like...

A-wop-badaluba-a-wop-bam-boom! That did indeed take a long minute to figure out exactly what phonetically that musical phrase would be written out as. Anyway, it’s time for 1978’s 'Grease', with two special return guests (Ava Robinson and Sophia Jones), as well as a super-duper special guest, it's Tom’s mum, Sarah. How very exciting. Watch in real-time as Ava tries to contain herself in front of T...

We take our first trip to the incredible year of 2007 for one of the best British comedies of the past twenty years, 'Hot Fuzz'. For this episode we are joined by Will’s friend and co-star, Nathan Sloane, for a film from his desert island selection. So get your crossword and watch for the greater good, in this week’s podcast episode. We’ve got a few return and even some new guests coming up, so st...

On today's episode welcome return guest, Becky Muggeridge, to discuss perhaps the best Romantic-comedy of all time. A personal favourite for both Becky and Tom, this should be a jolly and overly warm-hearted episode. It is, trust me, watch it, trust me. I'm a trust worthy guy. Hey, look at that beautiful thumbnail. Fun fact: Tom's been to Katzs diner. Another fun fact: this was the test episode, b...

Time for another deep dive and a ranking of another series of Inside No. 9. This week we venture into episodes including two of Tom and Will''s absolute favourites. It's a twisty turny time. There even is a small debate about what get's the top slot, but it doesn't last too long. They agree on most things.   Do us a favour and like and subscribe, aswell as following us on all of our othe...

Lecter is back for the return of our "one for me, one for you" routine. Will got 'Indecent Proposal', Tom got the greatest Lecter sequel and one of Tom's all time top guilty pleasures. He attempts to get Will to see how enjoyable the film is, but fails...mostly. Hopefully you enjoy the episode and the discussion.  Do us a favour and like and subscribe, aswell as following us on all of our oth...

It's time for Tom's second favourite film and to celebrate it properly, we are joined by a cavalcade of marvelous guests, including return guests and even a newbie. We discuss the film, quote it heavily and go on a fifteen minute tangent on the Daphne Du Maurier novel "Rebecca". All very exciting stuff.  Do us a favour and like and subscribe, aswell as following us on all of our other platfor...