Review It Yourself

Sean and Sarah continue their nuclear film exposure, with 1979's The China Syndrome; a tale about the power of the media, the dangers of nuclear energy and the effects of corporate indifference and greed.  Released just 12 days before the real 'Three-Mile Island' nuclear incident, this film was discussed by everybody in 1979. Sean and Sarah wonder whether this brilliant film has had the cultu...

Review It Yourself's first ever guest returns! Ryan Walker from 'The Walk The Line Podcast' joins Sean and Sarah to discuss the fourth (and planned last) film: The Final Destination (2009).  Will Ryan and Sarah remain unimpressed by Sean's choice of film? Check Out Ryan's website here: https://www.thewalkthelinepodcast.com/ Discussion Points: -Ryan is practising for Loose Women or This Mornin...

Savon, formerly of Coffee and Comments podcast, returns to review a classic film, The Indian in the Cupboard (1995). Based on the 1980 book by Lynne Reid Banks, the story sees Omri, a young kid who lives in New York City, discover his cupboard brings his toy American Indian to life. Discussion Points: -How the book became a staple of British Primary Schools. -The DVD read-through returns. -Sean is...

Ben from 'Push Pull Health' returns to the podcast after two years, complete with booing, to help Sarah and Sean review Final Destination 3 (2006). Discussion Points: -Sarah feels this film is a return to form after Final Destination 2 (2003). -The solid opener with the rollercoaster crash. -Ben thinks the characters are "awful" and "stink". -The shocking amount of times Wendy gets her face spatte...

Thomas Lynskey, actor, writer, and director of The Last Signals joins Sean to discuss the story behind the making of his independent film. The film explores the actions Titanic’s wireless operators, Senior Operator John ‘Jack’ Phillips and Junior Operator Harold Bride, throughout Titanic's voyage. The story of the making of the film is as amazing as the film itself, as Tom describes how his family...

Sarah continues her first-time viewing of the Final Destination series, with Final Destination 2 (2003). Discussion Points: -The tonal shift from the first film to it's sequel. -The truck with the log that haunts a generation. -Changing the formula of death's design. -Sarah discusses her love of kitchen-based deaths in films.  -TANGENT: Sean and Sarah discuss Chinese food. -Sarah is not happy...

Sarah had never seen a single Final Destination film. Sean cleared the schedule to get these reviews done. Sarah will get her own back soon with 'Sarah decides'.  Will Sarah remain unimpressed by Sean's choice of film? Discussion Points: -Sean nearly gets killed by a bookcase. -Sarah was surprised by how good this film was. -The origin of the film's premise. -Sean tries not to spoil any of th...

This is a grim one, but it's a film you need to see! A British kitchen sink drama set in Sheffield in 1983, which follows a young couple expecting their first child before a nuclear war interrupts their plans.  Sean and Sarah review one of the most-unflinching and best British TV films of all time. Will they remain unimpressed by their choice of film? Warning: This podcast episodes contains d...

Randy and Steve return to continue the Rush Hour reviews with Rush Hour 2 (2001). Watch your egg rolls, we're going in! Discussion Points: -Sean's notes are abysmal again. -The lack of seriousness in this film. -Chris Tucker's dancing. -The reason Jackie Chan doesn't like the way he speaks in English in this film. -A brief history of '7 11' shops (Not Sponsored). -Behind the biggest mouth in the W...

Luke from 'The Nerdstalgic Podcast' returns to join Sean and discuss the Disney-Pixar short film, Float (2019). Float is a short six-minute film which highlights the importance of difference and acceptance, by following a Father coming to terms with his young son, who 'floats'. Chapters: 0:00-Welcome and Introduction of this Week's Guest. 25:51-The Power of Acceptance. 45:07-The Impact of Represen...

Jackson from 'History with Jackson' joins Sean to discuss one of his favourite films:  Jojo Rabbit (2019). Jackson and Sean use the film as a framework to delve into the world of Nazi Germany, totalitarian regimes and how this film stays funny and effective, whilst dealing with such a grim subject matter.  Guest: https://historywithjackson.co.uk/ Discussion Points: -The unique and weird...

As Sarah is feeling under the weather, Sean is joined by Peter Rose to review Bram Stoker's Legend of the Mummy 2 (2000).  The film was originally released as 'Ancient Evil: Scream of the Mummy' in America and Mexico, and has no links to 'Bram Stoker's Legend of the Mummy' (1998). Welcome to Review It Yourself: The Podcast with the Sigh. Film reviews for the eternally unimpressed. Will Sean a...

Which film trailer/previews make you want to spend your hard earned cash at the cinema? Let Sean and Sarah help with that, by reviewing trailers for upcoming films and a few old favourites. Welcome to Preview it Yourself. This time around, Sean decides to show Sarah the trailer for Gladiator II (2024). He apologises first. Discussion Points: -Lower your expectations.  -The long muted Gladiato...

Sean, Sarah and Paul from 'History Rage' reach the final, pitiful end of the Jaws franchise.  Discussion Points: -Sean didn't feel this was that bad. -The DVD read-through returns.  -Paul finds the DVD cover description hilarious. -The serious lack of deaths in this film. -Sarah sends her thoughts in for Paul and Sean to discuss. -Sean was really with the film... for 12 minutes. -Sean co...

Dr. Dan Ellin, Historian and Archivist from the International Bomber Command Centre, joins Sean to discuss The Dam Busters (1955). Discussion Points: -Dan discusses his love/hate relationship with the film and it's portrayal of Operation Chastise. -The absence of major motion pictures about RAF Bomber Command. -The importance of collective memory regarding the Second World War.  -The use of t...

Sean, Sarah and Paul from History Rage are here to continue our Jaws series, it's downwards and downwards for Jaws 3-D (1983). Will Sean, Sarah and Paul be impressed or unimpressed with the film? Stick around for 'The Worst Shark Film You've Ever Seen' section, with responses from podcast friends of Review It Yourself.  Discussion Points: -Sarah went from Jaws (1975) to Jaws 3-D (1983). ...

"I'd award [the shark] an assist... I do not watch a Jaws film to have people NOT killed by sharks"-Paul on the inefficient shark in this film. "More of the same, just sh*tter"-Sean on the Jaws sequels. Paul from History Rage returns to join Sean, and they begrudgingly continue their journey through the Jaws film franchise. Brace Yourselves, it's Jaws 2 (1978). Will Sean and Paul be impressed or u...

The Anatomy of Jaws (1975) finds Sean joined by Paul from 'History Rage' to review the first film in the Jaws film series. Enjoy this, as it's all downhill from here as Sean, Sarah and Paul review all four films for September 2024. Discussion Points: -The emotions encapsulated by the characters in the film. -Paul defends Mayor Vaughn. -The reluctance to begin an evacuation. -The lack of a briefing...

Sean and Sarah take on Alien Romulus (2024). Franchise reinvigorator or poorly executed ? Will they remain unimpressed by the newest film in the Alien franchise? Discussion Points: -Sean struggles to sell the podcast. -The anguish of late night cinema showings. -The distubring tonal shift in the film. -The mystery characters in the film. -The dreadful CGI in the film. -Characters making stupid dec...

Welcome back to Review It Yourself: The Podcast with the sigh. Film reviews for the eternally unimpressed. Clayton from 'Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies' returns to continue The Donna Noble Chronicles. This week Sean and Clayton discuss The Fires of Pompeii (2008). Discussion Points: -Peeking behind the podcast curtain. -The production values of this episode. -"It's Doctor Who, I...

The revamped Review It Yourself continues. The podcast with the sigh. Film reviews for the eternally unimpressed. Sean goes it alone without Sarah, already!? I know. Sean is joined by Marv from the 'Pods Like Us', 'When They was Fab' and 'Toppermost of the Poppermost' podcasts to discuss the classic Ealing Studios film The Titfield Thunderbolt (1953). Will Sean and Marv rem...

The revamped Review It Yourself continues. The podcast with the sigh. Film reviews for the eternally unimpressed. Will Sean and Sarah remain unimpressed by this week's film, Dracula (1958)? Film summary: "There's no Whitby, there's no ship, there's no Demeter, there's no bats, there's no wolves, there's only one out of the three brides, and they whittled it down an...

Jon Youlden from 'Sci-Fi Chronicles Podcast' joins Sean to discuss Season One of Star Trek Enterprise (2001-2005). Welcome to Reach Any Star: The Best of Star Trek Enterprise, a Star Trek side-series. Discussion Points: -The Premiere Episodes: Broken Bow Parts One and Two. -New Dynamics in this series. -Stand-out Episodes and Honourable Mentions. -The Theme Song "Where my Heart will t...

Welcome to the revamped Review It Yourself. Sean introduces his new co-host Sarah to her first ever viewing of M. Night Shyamalan's Unbreakable (2000). Discussion Points: -Sean and Sarah keep up to date with a 24 year old film. -Sickness monitoring. -Lone survivor stories. -David Dunn and his lack of emotional response. -"David is clearly very depressed": Sarah's stunning analysi...

The revamped Review It Yourself continues. Sean introduces his new co-host Sarah to her first ever viewing of Field of Dreams (1989). Calamitous opening aside, they discuss this magical and cornfield-filled film. Discussion Points: -Sarah's love of dinner table scenes and corn-filled field films. -The ethereal and dream-like quality of this film. -If they ever remake this film, Sean will stop...