Review It Yourself

It's been (over) a YEAR since the first podcast collaboration between The Decision Reel and Review It Yourself! Steve and Randy from The Decision Reel return to finish the Lethal Weapon series. Guests: "The Decision Reel is a weekly podcast that takes random movies chosen by a host or special guest each week and breaks them down into deep discussions that almost always go off the rails in...

"An hour in, this is where I think the film jettisons the thoughtful, melancholic and reflective tone for action and it's all the worse for it." Sarah from Weird Horizon returns with yet another feel good film, containing multiple dog deaths. No crushed hands this time. Sarah and Sean then do a really in-depth analysis of the film, before watching the alternative ending and give thei...

"I was just blown away by how sh*t yet how good it is at the same time, it is phenomenal"-Chris. Aaron and Chris from 'Semi-Skeptic' podcast introduce Sean to Lamberto Bava's Demons (original title Demoni). Warning: This podcast gets rather sweary. Discussion Points: -Aaron and Chris are brutally honest about why they chose this film. -Aaron thinks this film ranks better than...

Lasse is back at last and he's chosen the Dwayne Johnson-helmed Hercules (2014) for this return to Review It Yourself. Was it a wise choice? From Lasse, probably! Discussion Points: -Sean and Lasse's podcast relationship. -Renny Harlin's Legend of Hercules. -The surprisingly-layered story in this film. -Snake-killing toddlers. -The swords and sandals era. -The marketing of this film. -...

Sarah from Weird Horizon returns (again) to do yet another cheery, pick-me-up film involving broken hands: Brightburn (2019), a horror-superhero film. Discussion Points: -Recommending films when you've never seen them. -Sarah flirts with watching Reminiscence (2021) and Sean urges her not to give in to temptation. -Sarah understands why Sean thought she'd like this. -The strength of the Ma...

Warning: Contains lots of swearing. Trust me, if you're ever unlucky enough to see this film, you'll understand. FLAWED!? Welcome to Defend It Yourself 21: Resident Evil: Welcome To Raccoon City with Clayton from 'Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies' podcast. You're better than this Clayton! Discussion Points: -This film is painfully generic. -Sean has one positive thing to say ab...

Welcome to 'For Flux Sake: Or we watched it so you don't have to'. Sean and his companion Clayton from ' Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies ' bring you their very honest thoughts on Doctor Who Flux, the Thirteenth 'Event' Series. Disclaimer: This podcast episode is not an attack on anybody who created or starred in the series, and has not been made to offend. We do not co...

IT'S ONE DAY TILL HALLOWEEN! Happy, Happy Halloween! Happy, Halloween, Silver Shamrock! Paul from SP Filmviewers joins Sean to discuss The night no-one came home! Discussion Points: -The failed idea for a Halloween Anthology series. -Sean discusses other podcasters views. -That damn song. -Sean brings very depressing trivia. -Paul and Sean discuss the score by John Carpenter and Alan Howarth....

"This has no right to be as good as it is!". Steve and Randy from The Decision Reel return to continue the Lethal Weapon film series with Sean. This time they're discussing Lethal Weapon 3 (1992). Discussion Points: -It's Randy, Steve and Sean's first-time watching the film. -The bromance of Riggs and Murtagh. -The impressive creative team behind this motion picture. -1990 fi...

Don and Jordan from 'I Scene It' podcast join Sean to defend Airborne, a 1993 film about inline skating. Sean couldn't find anywhere to watch the film online. Basic Plot: Mitchell is a California kid and his rich, awesome parents tell him that a trip to Australia...but his parents send him to Cincinnati (in the middle of winter) to his Aunt and Uncle's. With best mate Seth Green, a...

"I know we're doing Batman and Robin, but I don't need to see nips". Review It Yourself's Two Year Anniversary arrives in the form of the perfect (Sean's word) Batman & Robin (1997), a "film so thirsty that it hurts". Who else do you call when your podcast garden needs tending but Clayton and Shawn from 'Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies' Discussion P...

Stew from Stew World Order joins Sean to review the 2002 classic Ghost Ship. My Guest: Robert Stewart from Stew World Order podcast: His website SWO Productions: https://swoproductions.com/ Discussion Points: -Sea Evil...get it. -Stew was not impressed. -Stew and his numerous podcast conquests. -The similarities between this film and The Parent Trap (1998). -The Creep Butler Award goes to... -Apol...

"There's a double space there!" Lou brings along the romantic-comedy New In Town (2009). It's a surprisingly on-track review until about 35 minutes when it takes a huge detour into food, naturally. Discussion Points: -This is a goofy film. -The DVD cover read-out, warning guys it's a long one! -Sean does not like double-spaced mistakes. -The 'I know Edgar and that wasn&#3...

"I mean where do you even start with this one?" Sean and Ryan crack open their respective bottles of rum to discuss Point Break (1991). This episode is a rather sweary one. You have been warned. My Guest: Ryan Walker from The Walk The Line podcast. Find out more here: https://www.thewalkthelinepodcast.com/ Time-Stamps: 07 minutes-Sean finally does an introduction. 08 minutes-The film is...

The Later with Lou side-series continues with the best film yet and one of Lou's favourite films:Sleeping with the Enemy (1991). Discussion Points:-Sean has lost track of his side-series.-The iconic DVD read-through, now in an American accent!-Lou brings a better synopsis!-Jerry Goldsmith's awesome soundtrack. -Lou brings shed-loads of trivia. It's glorious. -The strength of this film upon multipl...

We're sticking with the Rom-Coms: Lou [from Pods Like Us] and Sean review The Lakehouse. Discussion Points: -Sean wanted to like this film. -Marv is wearing a Beatles shirt this year. -Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock reunite for the first time since Speed (1994). -The link between this film and The Untouchables (1987). -Sean and Lou discuss Christopher Plummer's filmography and accolades....

"I'm not American but I've got ears Clayton!". Clayton from 'Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies' podcast to discuss the book and film adaptation of Red, White and Royal Blue (2023). Warning: Please be aware that this podcast contains discussions of adult themes, including sexuality and depictions of intimacy on-screen. Discussion Points: -Sean introduces the "WTF Ameri...

Peanut Butter and Oreos, Confusion about books, Strawberry Allergies and Old German Impressions? It must be the second instalment of the Quaidathon! Bill from Bill Reads Bad Reviews joins a lovely host to discuss: The Parent Trap (1998). Discussion Points: -Beverages of choice. Bill goes for normal cola; Sean goes for Northern English Botanically Brewed Cola from Fentimans. -Come on man. -The risk...

You either go with this film and enjoy it, or you don't! Sarah from 'Weird Horizon' podcast returns to review a very divisive (shock, horror) M. Night Shyamalan. My Guest:  Sarah hosts the 'Weird Horizon' podcast, which contains "Discussions on the spooky and the esoteric, the counter-cultural and the just plain weird". Check it out here:  https://anchor.fm/weirdhoriz...

Sean is joined by Nina and Verushka a.k.a. Shawn and Clayton from 'Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies' to defend the often-maligned The World Is Not Enough (1999). My Guests: -Shawn @murphthesmurph -Clayton @justhappy2cu -Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies @TripleMMMPod Discussion Points: -Peak Brosnan 007. -Denise Richards role of Christmas Jones-shout-out to Scott and Cam over at SpyHards po...

In the words of Jack Torrance "Go Check It Out!" After a bit of a false start, Sean is joined by Nathan from 'Midnight Screening Podcast' returns for more horror goodness. My Guest: Nathan on Twitter: Nathan Needs A Username @needing_name Midnight Screening on Twitter: @Screening_Pod Warning: This is one of those reviews that is entertaining, but it is "a bit wordy". Di...

Sarah from 'Weird Horizon' joins Sean in a new side series Preview It Yourself, to discuss the teaser trailer for The Last Voyage of the Demeter (2023) and some older classic trailers. *To avoid breaching copyright the podcast does not contain trailers* The Last Voyage of the Demeter is released on 11th October 2023. A film which the director described as "Ridley Scott's Alien set...

Nik from 'Happiness in Darkness: The Superhero Movie Podcast' returns for the 18th episode of Defend It Yourself! You are in for a treat! My Guest: Find out more about Nik here: https://www.whiskeyandcigarettesshow.com/happiness-in-darkness Discussion Points: -Nik is from Italy and Sean has just been to Italy-queue a tangent straight from the off. -Sean will not see the new Witches film. -...

Sit-up Britain! Grab your turkey curry, it's time to discuss Bridget Jones's Diary (2001). Discussion Points: -Bridget Jones sell-by-date. -Peppa's Pig attitude. -Lou and Marv again mix with the stars. -Vile Richard. -Anybody who says the phrase "Does nothing work outside of London" raises red flag to Sean. -Jellyfisher alert! -The Bridget Cinematic Universe (BCU). -Hugh Gran...

This film reminded Sean of why he loves films. Lasse Vogt from 'Fans About Films' is back! My Guest: Lasse Vogt- https://podcasts.apple.com/ye/podcast/fans-about-films-podcast/id1374618646 Discussion Points: -The Review It Yourself audience are clearly loving Lasse's episodes. -Lasse has pulled it out of the bag for this -This film reminded Sean of his love for films. -Sean hopes this...