One of Us is a Filmmaker - a Nostalgic Movie Podcast

Screenplays are often the unsung heroes of film, acting as a necessary blueprint for the making a movie - so today in our season finale, Orion and Cassiah are diving into the secrets of screenwriting! So if you've ever wondered how writers even start writing a screenplay, or how writers work with a director, or how to build a career in the film industry, then tune in to this informative episode! 

Today, we look back at the original 'Spider-Man' trilogy, starring Tobey Maguire as the titular hero, along with Kirsten Dunst as MJ and James Franco as Harry Osborn. Directed by Sam Raimi - famous for horror moves like the 'Evil Dead' - these films established the superhero genre in a new way, setting up what was to come by Marvel shortly after. We look at all three films, exploring why two of th...

This week's movie throwback explores Emerald Fennell's social-media-storm 'Saltburn' (2023) starring Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elordi and Rosamund Pike. Infamous for its creative use of bath water, grave sites and mega hit 'Murder on the Dance Floor', we look at whether the attention-grabbing film had something deeper behind it.  

In today's Great Debate, Orion and Cassiah get into discussing some of their top picks for most surprising performances by actors. Not to be confused with actors' best performances, we delve into the context behind each actor's filmography and past performances, and discuss our curated lists of top 5 performances that really stood out as being surprising or unexpected!

It's 2026! And what better time to look back and review the latest year of films - so tune in now to hear Orion and Cassiah discuss the good, the bad, the favourites, and surprising hits (and flops!) of 2025 cinema.  

This Christmas, One Of Us Is A Filmmaker IS all around - so tune into this week's movie throwback which is all about 'Love Actually' (2003)! We dive into the making of the movie, how the film has shaped pop culture, and how we can now look back at some of the storylines (stalking Keira Knightley?!) with a modern lens. 

In today's Great Debate, Orion and Cassiah look back at movies that were considered a 'miss' - whether that's a box office flop or a critical failure - but we think actually hit. From Spielberg's 'Hook', to Scorsese's  'Hugo', to Kubrick's 'The Shining', to Aardman and Dreamwork's 'Flushed Away', tune in to hear us discuss a whole host of movies! 

Orion and (particularly) Cassiah are really excited for today's 'Look Back at the Classics' episode which focuses on the Pixar landmark franchise 'Toy Story'. We look back at Toy Story 1-3, discussing the creative and production secrets behind such a perfect trilogy. We also discuss the controversial 'Toy Story 4' and how well it fits (or, how well it doesn't fit) into the 'Toy Story' canon. 

Today, Orion and Cassiah discuss the early Emma Stone classic, 'Easy A' (2010). One of Cassiah's nostalgic favourites, 'Easy A' set the standard for teen comedy movies of the era. So tune in to hear us chat all about the film's casting, our favourite moments, and more! 

Orion and Cassiah are BACK, kicking off our 6th season with the great debate. This week, we discuss Ridley Scott's 'Blade Runner' and Denis Villeneuve's 'Blade Runner 2049' - two iconic sci-fi movies that stand alone in their own right. But the more important question is: which is better? 

In our fifth season finale special, Orion and Cassiah are thrilled to be chatting to "too cool" Meaghan Martin of 'Camp Rock' fame! Tune in as she tells us the pros and perils of being a child star, the ups and downs of the Disney machine, and much, much more! 

Today, Orion and Cassiah look back at the cult classic television show 'Freaks and Geeks' (1999-2000). Although this beloved series was cancelled after only one series, it launched the careers of some of the actors of our generation: James Franco, Jason Segel, Linda Cardellini, and Seth Rogen to name a few. With a creative team behind it including the likes of Paul Feig, Judd Apatow and Mike White...

Today's movie throwback is the iconic 'The Return Of The Pink Panther' (1975) starring the comic genius Peter Sellers, and directed by Blake Edwards. Orion and Cassiah grew up watching this film on repeat, and this beloved crime comedy has become not only one of their comfort movies, but one of their favourite comedy films of all time.  

In today's episode, Orion and Cassiah look back at TWO of the iconic 90s supernatural shows: 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'Charmed'! We discuss the similarities and differences between the two, and ultimately decide which of "Chuffy" is the better show! 

Today, Orion and Cassiah are looking back at the most iconic Disney Channel Original movies that came out across the 2000s - from 'Cheetah Girls', to 'High School Musical', to 'Camp Rock', and many, many more - tune in now to hear us dive into this great collection of Disney Channel nostalgia! 

Flameo Hotmen! It's another episode of One of Us is a Filmmaker and today Cassiah and Orion discuss one his favourite tv shows - yet most hated movies - Avatar: The Last Airbender (or M. Night Disaster?). Why should you watch this epic masterpiece of television, and why should you avoid the film like the plague? Tune in to find out! 

So no one told you life was gonna be this way? Then you better tune in to our first ever purely dedicated TV episode, where Orion and Cassiah rank the iconic tv sitcom of FRIENDS seasons 1-10 from worst to best! And OH MY GOD, we also chat about some of our all-time favourite episodes, our favourite FRIEND, and favourite guest stars.  *Forgive Cassiah's FRIENDS faux pas during this episode - she m...

This week, Orion and Cassiah are looking back at the cartoon classic that is 'Scooby Doo'! We talk all about the iconic tv show, the many made-for-tv animated films, as well as the two live-action, cult-following status movies 'Scooby Doo' (2002) and 'Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed' (2004).  

Happy New Year to our listeners! Orion and Cassiah begin this episode reflecting on the films that came out in 2024, including our favourite, our most surprising film (for both good and bad reasons...), and some of the best movie performances of the year. In the second half of the episode, we talk about our movie throwback of the week 'The Simpsons Movie' (2007) - a nostalgic favourite based on th...

We're BACK with season 5, starting with a very festive episode where we debate some of the best animated Christmas movies of all time. From 'The Snowman' (1982) to 'The Polar Express' (2004) to 'Klaus' (2019), tune in to hear what Orion and Cassiah's top 3 animated films are that get them into the holiday spirit! 

In this very special season 4 finale, Orion and Cassiah chat to the brilliant Nicole Rixon, founder of Bridget Productions. We chat a little bit about Nicole's career, how she founded her own production company, and what inspires her. So tune in as we demystify the role of production companies in filmmaking, and how to break into the industry yourself! 

Today, Orion and Cassiah look back at some classic sci-fi movies of the 2010s - both the hits, and the misses! From Arrival, to Inception, to Ex-Machina, to Passengers, and many many more, tune in to listen to us chat all things science fiction! 

Orion and Cassiah are BACK, talking about the Indian Hindi-language musical / sports epic 'Lagaan' (2001) starring Aamir Khan and directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. A hugely nostalgic movie with fantastic music (shout out to the incredible A. R. Rahman!), this veryyyyy long film surpassed all expectations and made us excited about cricket! 

"Good heavens Gromit, another episode already?!" That's right folks, this week Orion and Cassiah are talking about the iconic British duo of Wallace and Gromit, from legendary creator Nick Park and Aardman Studios. We discuss the the ins and outs of each movie, the franchise's film evolution and, finally, rank them from best to worst. Time to pull out some Wensleydale and get cracking!

What do 'The Incredibles', 'Ratatouille' and 'Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol' have in common? Well, they are all helmed by esteemed film director, Brad Bird. In today's episode, Orion and Cassiah take a more focused look at this incredible filmmaker's animation movies, and discuss a little bit about his origin story, how he built his career, and how he ultimately made some of Pixar's most succ...