Des Thomson, Paul B. Ewing, Jack Barr
Films Under Discussion
Welcome to Films Under Discussion, a movie review podcast so named for the trio of FUDs behind the mics. Long time pals, Des, Paul, and Jack love nothing more than discussing, dissecting and quite often disagreeing about all things cinema. So much so, they started up a film club for friends and family back in 2017; the "Cinematic Understanding N' Talk Society". Enjoying their own patter so much, and being three lads approaching middle age (some faster than others), they were moved to bring this mature and sensible insight to the masses. Throw in some facts, quizzes and the odd philosophical me...
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Des Thomson, Paul B. Ewing, Jack Barr
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Jul 7, 2026
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Episodes
Our First 18 Certificate Film - The Running Man 13.01.2026 1:28:30
Theme Three - Theme Hard with a Vengeance. Paul's up with his first theme and he wants to know what everyones first 18 certificate film was. Des' first film was The Running Man and he has some interesting ideas on what his stalker name would be if he was part of the show. As always prepare for some hot takes, deep film analysis, someone losing the plot, a bit of banter, a few good taglines, a wee...
Our First 18 Certificate Film - Predator 06.01.2026 2:00:18
Theme Three - Theme Hard with a Vengeance. Paul's up with his first theme and he wants to know what everyones first 18 certificate film was. His was Predator when he was 8 years old and he had a rather interesting question about Chekov's Gorilla's... As always prepare for some hot takes, deep film analysis, someone losing the plot, a bit of banter, a few good taglines, a wee quiz and our final sco...
Eye Opening Indie Films - Sweet Sixteen 30.12.2025 1:29:52
Theme 2 - Theme Harder... Jack has challenged us to pick films which opened us up to a new type of cinema, Des is rounding off the theme with his choice, Sweet Sixteen. That's the Ken Loach film by the way... NOT the 1983 slasher film of the same name. But you knew that of course, because Des clearly only picks Scottish films! As always prepare for some hot takes, deep film analysis, someone losin...
Eye Opening Indie Films - Clerks 23.12.2025 1:20:48
Theme 2 - Theme Harder... Jack has challenged us to pick films which opened us up to a new type of cinema, Paul has picked THE indie film. Clerks! And would you believe he wasn't even meant to be podcasting today... As always prepare for some hot takes, deep film analysis, someone losing the plot, a bit of banter, a few good taglines, a wee quiz and our final scores.
Eye Opening Indie Films - Dead Man's Shoes 16.12.2025 1:28:55
Theme 2 - Theme Harder... Jack has challenged us to pick films which opened us up to a new type of cinema! His choice is Dead Man's Shoes which opened him up to a strange fear of elephants... We also introduce a new segment. Alternate Taglines and interrupting Jack As always prepare for some hot takes, deep film analysis, someone losing the plot, a bit of banter, a wee quiz and some final scores.
Most Influential Scottish Films - Brave 09.12.2025 1:08:14
Three episodes... I guess we're actual podcasters now! It's time to round off our first theme: Most Influential Scottish Films. Paul goes for an unexpected choice as a direct rebuttal to a previous pick. Prepare for some hot takes, film analysis, a bit of banter, a wee quiz and some final scores.
Most Influential Scottish Films - Trainspotting 02.12.2025 1:11:43
Another episode, we are really doing this! We are still in our first theme: Most Influential Scottish Films. Jack's first pick of the podcast, Trainspotting, an undeniably iconic slice of Scottish cinema. Prepare for some hot takes, film analysis, a bit of banter, a wee quiz and some final scores.
Most Influential Scottish Films - Braveheart 25.11.2025 1:16:59
First episode baby! For this inaugural episode we have chosen our first theme: Most Influential Scottish Films. As theme originator Des gets first pick of the film and we will be looking at Braveheart. Prepare for some hot takes, film analysis, a bit of banter, a wee quiz and some final scores.
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