Fry your Greens - A Film Podcast

Send a text This week, we delve into the murky world of satire and devour 1976's Network and 2015's Look Who's Back. Things certainly end up political as we talk about the spectre of Donald Trump, the rise of new media and being mad as hell (and we're not gunna take it anymore).

Send a text In this weeks episode we take on two landmark "meet the parents" movies. 1967's Guess Who's Coming to Dinner and 2017's Get Out. We chat racial politics, great acting and the TSA.

Send a text At long last we tackle the biggest giant in cinema and an ode to the man that made it happen. We are of course discussing Citizen Kane (1941) and Mank (2020). We don't so much talk about the themes of the Kane, because so many people have done it before in more eloquent words than us but we do take a look at why it appeals to us as movie lovers and why it has a long lasting appeal...

Send a text This week, at long last, we take a dive into the exciting world of bollywood, it's been a longtime coming for us as we look at Mother India (1957) and Lagaan (2001). For two lovers of cinema the first film is a real treat and for two lovers of test cricket the second isn't bad either. We can assure you this won't be the last time we jump on the bollywood train so stay tu...

Send a text In this week's episode we get epic on a truly biblical scale, we are looking at the Ten Commandments (1956) and Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014). We get into the nitty-gritty of casting, the creating of epics and, of course, the Bible. 

Send a text In this episode of Fry your Greens, we take a murky dive into the hellish world of children's films featuring the overly long and genuinely haunting Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) and the utterly delightful Paddington 2 (2017).  As we discuss these films we discuss antisemitism, music hall and then discuss whether or not Paddington 2 is the perfect film! Tune in, because its excit...

Send a text This week we dip our TOES into the coming of age drama, we look at 1991's Boyz N the Hood and 2017's Lady Bird. We talk a lot about character in this film as well as how brilliant Ice Cube is. Strap in. 

Send a text This week, the boys pirouette their way through the "horror-ballet" genre taking a look at Suspiria (1977) and Black Swan (2010). In a series first of this film podcast, we talk about cinematography, colour and sets. As well as the deeply disturbing mind of Darren Aaronofsky. If horror-ballet is your genre, this is your podcast. 

Send a text Join as this week as we launch our podcast into the stratosphere with a little bit of science fiction. We are taking a peek at Starship Troopers (1997) and Edge of Tomorrow: Live, Die Repeat (2014).  We dive head into the battles between mankind and the insects in what essentially amounts to remakes of Groundhog Day and Triumph of the Will. Spoilers: we may mention Fascism. 

Send a text In this weeks episode we navigate our way through these two maze based films: Labyrinth (1986) and Pan's Labyrinth (2006). Join us for some in depth discussion on folktales, fascism and David Bowie's Cod Piece.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbZNkMn3PvQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XA4ERjS30y4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9B5m2BEp50

Send a text Happy Christmas podcast fans! In honour of the festive season we take on two Christmas classics of characters that go on a life altering journey through the night. Of course, we are checking out It's a Wonderful Life (1947) and The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992). Be aware, we are gunna drop the C bomb: Communism. 

Send a text In another exciting episode, Adam and Cal take on two titans of the adventure film (about escaping prisons) genre. The Great Escape (1963) and Chicken Run (2000). Join us as Adam gets all misty eyed about the war and Callum gets all misty eyed about Aardman. 

Send a text In this episode of Fry your Greens, we get all romantic as we take on two romcoms, 1959's Some Like It Hot and 2012's Silver Linings Playbook. Join us as we discuss the films, their lead actresses (Marilyn Monroe and Jennifer Lawrence) and we ask the question, "What makes acting great?" Things certainly heat up!

Send a text Heists and driving are this weeks theme, as your two favourite film buffs take on the Italian Job (1969) and Fast Five, that is Fast and Furious Five (2011). Things certainly get heated this week, so strap yourself in on the the greatest schism since the split in the church as we suck, we squeeze, we bang and of course blow these fast paced films.

Send a text Its Shark Week! In this weeks episode your favourite infrequent film podcast goes all Discovery Channel as we discuss these aquatic thrillers - 1975's Jaws and 2018's The Meg. Join us as we discuss the tropes and teeth!

Send a text It's comedy week at Fry your Greens as we check out some timeless teen comedy classics: Ferris Buellers Day Off (1986) and Mean Girls (2004). We delve into these to titans of the genre as we find so surprising similarities. Join us for takes on the modern life of teenage girls, the social medias and of course just how timeless can a good comedy be. Its a stonker! 

Send a text Pull up your gym socks folks as we prepare to hit the showers with two sporting films: Rudy (1993) and Foxcatcher (2014). Join us for some extended commentary on these fixtures as we discuss the American Dream, powerful character stories and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Spicy. 

Send a text For our Halloween special, the Fry your Greens Film Podcast take a FRYtening look at two spooky films: The Exorcist (1973) and the VVitch (2015). Join us for  extended takes on these two films and our chat about religion, feminism and the horror genre as a whole!

Send a text It's psychological thriller week at the Fry your Green's tower. This week Adam and Callum expose themselves to the world of police corruption and the decay of modern media as we watch and talk about Serpico (1973) and Nightcrawler (2014).  Big takes ensue.  Follow us twitter @FryyourGreens

Send a text In today's episode we will be taking a dive into Zulu (1964) and the Last King of Scotland (2006). Strap in for some great opinions as well as  some rogue ones as we chew the fat about these films and have a good old natter about Britain's colonial past. 

Send a text Today we tackle Good Will Hunting (1997) and The Hunt (2012).  Chosen because both films feature the word 'hunt.' Join us for some in depth discussion and couple of laughs as we get our teeth into these great films.  Follow us on twitter, @FryYourGreens